Untamed New England Adventure Race: 2012 Racing History

Western Maine and Northern Outdoors hosted the world class Untamed New England Adventure Race

Northern Outdoors hosted the world class international adventure race called Untamed New England in June 2012, at our resort center in The Forks, Maine. It was an exceptional event, with incredible athletes and tremendous community support.

TEAM THULE OF SWEDEN WINS UNTAMED NEW ENGLAND, BESTING THE 2ND PLACE TEAM BY NINE HOURS!

Sixty-five international teams registered to compete in the 2012 race, including reigning World Adventure Racing Champions Team Thule, from Sweden. And what a race it was!

The ultra-athletes came to Maine for an adventure race. One of the first adventure races ever held was in Maine over this same country. The Untamed New EnglandAdventure Race covered some of Maine's most beautiful and most rugged back country, for over 200 miles. The winning team took three days! Watch the highlights here.

Pro newscaster Bill Green, of Bill Green's Maine TV Show, gives us an introductory overview of the international world series adventure race hosted at Northern Outdoors. He reports: 169 competitors forming 49 teams from all over the world converged on Maine last weekend for the Untamed New England Adventure Race. The ultra-athletes ran, biked, paddled, and climbed more than 200 miles through Maine's toughest and most beautiful backcountry,. The race was won by reigning world champions Thule Racing team of Sweden. (Click on the image or link, it takes you to Bill Green's coverage on WCSH6.)

Untamed New England Adventure Race Quick Facts

Race is non-stop, open to teams of 2, 3, or 4 people. 4-person teams are the main division for prizes and World Championship qualification.

Just had the best time ever rafting the Kennebec. Will be back to do Dead River and the Penobscot. Thank you all for such a fantastic time. The staff/ guides are all stars. Hopefully see you all next year

– Catherine L.

Your Family Package was a great way to introduce our two suburban, TV loving children to the wonders of Maine. And, it didn't hurt that the whitewater rafting was more exciting than any theme park ride! Our family will definitely be back.